A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4270038 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272013 epoch_slot_no: 16813 block_no: 4269861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-06-08 19:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabbcdc5a431edad3d3949881dafbf50b10f553e12cca3349f2c0c5f7c7c8b617Block Operator
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